Fun and entertainment Romania

The temple of coffee! This little burnery opened in 2014 by a young Romanian who had returned from London serves specialty coffees, unearthed from all over the world and roasted on the premises. And they're succulent! The roasting is light and fine, adapted to the particularities of each coffee, so it's not bitter and can be drunk without sugar. They'll also be able to explain where the beans you're drinking come from, how they were grown... What's more, the coffee shop has a bright, pleasant setting, in a very contemporary Scandinavian style.

An excellent café, with a Mozart theme of course! It's a little far from the heart of town, but well worth the detour: in an old house, with a timeless vintage atmosphere, you're immediately transported to another era, while the waitresses are dressed in traditional Austrian costumes. On the menu, an incredible choice of teas, coffees (flavored, alcoholic...) and chocolates, as well as waffles, gigantic bowls of ice cream and huge homemade cakes. An ideal coffee-shop for small or large hungers.

As its name suggests, Zorki Photo Café is a bar where photography plays an important role. Numerous photographs adorn the walls of the establishment, providing a different view of the city. The café, located on the second floor, enjoys the youthful, lively atmosphere of bohemian Cluj, between theater and literature. The café's alternative rock music is well chosen, board games are available and numerous evening events are organized, including exhibition openings, concerts and quizzes. A non-smoking room is also available.

A trendy spot, Olivo Caffe welcomes you in a Parisian brasserie atmosphere, with its cosy armchairs and sofas, wooden furniture and waiters in white shirts and bow ties. A wide variety of coffees and teas are on offer, in a variety of combinations. Wines and snacks are also on the menu, with an emphasis on Italian cuisine: soups, pastas, salads, toast and excellent homemade cakes. Olivo has opened a second café in Piața Muzeului, which is also very pleasant, especially in fine weather.

Bohemian and relaxed, Café Bulgakov, named after the Russian writer, is located in a small medieval street in the old town. Opened in 2002, it is one of the addresses of Cluj's Hungarian community. The interiors reveal a vast series of vaulted rooms with red brick walls. Completed in 1843, the building was extended at the end of the ^19th century and in the 1960s. At once a restaurant (traditional Transylvanian cuisine), café, bar and even, since 2010, a club (hosting parties and concerts), Bulgakov is literally packed at weekends.

"Funny, funky, friendly" is the credo of the Shto College Bar. In this establishment, good humor is the order of the day. "I feel good" is displayed in large letters on the wall. The decor is a particular highlight, with brick walls, neon lights and graffiti. Located right in the center of town, you have to go through a small passageway to get there. The perfect place to relax and spend time with friends, with a wide choice of beers, as well as numerous cocktails and good wine. All at reasonable prices.

The cosy, traditional coffee-shop par excellence. Koffer is a quiet, cozy little café, with just a few tables and antique furniture, as if you were in the family living room. An air of bohemia reigns in this dandyish, literary den: the walls are filled with large bookcases full of books, which can be consulted on the spot or purchased. Everything is soothing and relaxing. Homemade pastries, smoothies and lemonades made from fresh fruit, as well as a wide variety of coffees and teas, are served to the accompaniment of soft music.

North of downtown Constanța, on the way to Mamaia, this festive venue programs numerous concerts, mainly Romanian rock, but also jazz and blues. Opened in 1997, it is one of the city's historic clubs. If you don't like the atmosphere, you can easily move on to another club nearby, Heaven's Hell (strada Crobului 1, Thursday to Saturday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.). It, too, is geared towards rock, and more generally towards alternative music (hip-hop, reggae, dubstep...).

Right across from the National Bank, this café has a certain reputation in the capital. The decor is extraordinary, with sculpted vaults, umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and paintings on the walls. The terrace is very pleasant in summer. In winter, don't miss the incredible, gigantic hot chocolate, topped with ice cream, marshmallows and sweets of all kinds. The à la carte menu includes burgers, salads, club sandwiches and quesadillas, all made with fresh ingredients. The place is also renowned for its weekend brunches.

A nice bar where you can quickly get to know each other. It occupies a nice old yellow house in a small street near the main square. The interior cultivates an industrial style, with its pallet decoration and whitewashed brick walls. The basement hosts a nightclub part and a video game room. Theme evenings and concerts of all kinds (jazz, techno, retro...) are organized there every week, as well as film screenings. You can also have a snack, in case of hunger. Nice terrace at the back.

Not far from piața Trandafirilor, on a perpendicular street, you can have breakfast, brunch or lunch here. The menu offers a wide choice of snacks: toast, burgers, wraps, nachos, soups, salads, Chinese noodles and some pasta and chicken dishes. This warm bar, decorated with paintings, also offers a wide choice of drinks: delicious coffee specialities, lemonades, fresh fruit juices, smoothies, beers and wines from around the world, cocktails... A good place to relax, with a pleasant terrace at the back.